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The main season runs from November to April - the Chilean spring/summer, when all activities are possible. It's also worth visiting in autumn, when it's still very beautiful for simply relaxing and hiking. The small ski resort being built on the volcano means that even winter brings its own draw. The area is prone to rain all year but is wettest in July and driest between January and March. Visit in early February to catch Frutillar's classical music festival.

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Insider's View

Have a home made pisco sour overlooking Lago Villarica

Watch the sunset over the Villarica lake from the terrace

Book yourself in for a massage at the spa, it's a great way to relax after an action packed day of lakeside and volcano activities!

Description

The Antumalal is located in Chile's picturesque Lake District near Pucón and has been welcoming guests for years. It is situated on a tranquil wooded hilltop overlooking the stunning Lake Villarrica and is surrounded by 14 acres of spectacular park land.

Antumalal has a long history: built in 1945 by a Chilean Architect in the Bauhaus style, the hotel attracts guests because of its extraordinary architecture and the surrounding park and gardens. Each of its 16 rooms feature panels with local woods and stones, private fireplaces and large picture windows with views to the Lake Villarica and gardens. The restaurant and terrace boast the best views you will find anywhere in Pucón, and are a perfect place to watch the sunset while enjoying Chile's famous Pisco Sour and sampling the excellent cuisine.

Located just 2km from Pucón, the Antumalal provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to all that the adventure capital of Chile has to offer: river rafting, horseback riding, thermal hot springs, fishing, mountain biking, trekking, volcano climbing, golf, skiing and much more.

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Accommodation

Antumalal has 16 rooms, suites and chalets. These are decorated in a cosy traditional style, using native woods, iron and rope, as well as locally-made linens and rugs. Each room has an open fire and wall-sized windows, with wonderful panoramic views of Lake Antumalal. There is one suite with a living room and library, a 2-bedroom Family Suite, a 3-bedroom Forest Chalet with living room, dining room and private terrace, and a 3-bedroom Royal Chalet, with living room and terrace. The Lake House has just launched in November 2016, 3 bedrooms, living room and terrace.

Childcare

Children are more than welcome at the Antumalal. The family suites and spacious chalets make excellent accommodation for families and the area surrrounding Pucón has many soft adventure options great for families, including boat trips on lake Villarrica, kayaking, birdwatching, hiking and rafting.

Facilities

The Antumalal is set amongst 5 hectares of private gardens, with native trees, waterfalls, rock pools and beautiful flowers. There is also a bar and restaurant with unparalleled lake views, and cuisine using many local ingredients, including seasonal organic produce from the hotel's own garden and greenhouse. The spa is beautifully designed, carved into natural rock, with floor to ceiling windows and facilities which include an indoor/outdoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and hydromassage pool.

Activities

Pucón is a fantastic destination for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Guests at the Antumalal have a variety of excursions and activities available to them, from visits to thermal hot springs, boat trips on Lake Villarrica, river rafting and volcano climbing, to horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, trekking, golf and skiing, amongst others.

Reviews

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Camilla Greenwood
(Staff)

The best thing about Antumalal for me, was the atmosphere which is completely charming and wonderfully cosy. The hotel has been in the same family since it was built in 1940, and this resonates amongst the staff, there's a real friendly, family vibe which makes it easy to feel at home and completely relaxed. Pucon is the adventure capital of Chile nestled inbetween 2 National parks with lakes and volcanos at every corner, so it's paradise for anyone outdoorsy and active! The 'chalets' are fantastic for families, with the feeling of a log cabin, floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the lake and endless amounts of activities to keeps the kids entertained.

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Alexa Steele
(Staff)

Hotel Antumalal has such character, the architecture and the interiors are amazing and so beautifully thought out. Since Hotel Antumalal was built in the 1940's it remains a family run hotel and you can really feel that when you stay there. Every room has incredible views over the Villarica lake and its own log burning fire which creates a really cosy atmosphere.

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(Press)

Chilean architect Jorge Elton designed this hotel between Lago Villarrica and the volcano of the same name in 1945. It is a perfect illustration of the harmony of form, environment and function. Behind the cool exterior are the essentials of a log cabin; each of the 22 rooms is panelled in wood and has an open fire. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the lake and lawned gardens. Guests have included Queen Elizabeth II and Neil Armstrong.

Experiences

Fly Fishing & Fishing at Vira Vira

Chile's Lakes District is well known for its fishing and fly fishing, with the season running from November until the end of March. Wade into the shallow river to try your hand at fly fishing or drift along the river from the comfort of a fishing boat.

Kayaking at Vira Vira

Take to the waters of Liucura River or Tinquilco Lake on your personal kayak. Connect with the serenity of nature as you paddle gently across a quiet lake, or head to the river for a faster pace experience leading to panoramic volcano views.

Mountain Biking at Vira Vira

Chile's Villarrica National Park is a haven for biking enthusiasts of all abilities. Trails twist through mountainous scenery past volcanoes and through dense forest, rewarding you with sweeping views of beautiful landscapes.